National Hunting & Fishing Day 2009: State-by-State Celebrations

1. ALABAMA • The Alabama Dept. of Conservation encourages residents to spend the day outdoors. Some specific activities they suggest are fishing a

50 Fascinating Fish Facts: Learn About Aquatic Life

No doubt your friends will be amazed by your vast archive of wisdom. Otherwise, these factoids might simply provide a way to kill time when the fi

50 Amazing Fish Facts to Impress Your Friends

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Maybe youll never be able to outfish your best fishing buddies, but you might be able to one-up them in th

Largemouth Bass Fishing: Expert Tips, Lures & Tactics

This is the spot for all your largemouth bass tips! From hotspots to lures, weve got it covered here. LURES What is your secret go-to fishing lure

Secure Fishing Rod Rack: Protect Your Valuable Rod Collection

    I have a pet peeve about storing my fishing rods. They have to be in a secure rod holder or I get very nervous about their safety. I have had t

Delicious Panfish Recipes: Simple & Flavorful Dishes

Broiled Bass with Hot Melted Butter 1 1/2 lb. white or yellow bass fillets 1 cup butter or margarine 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. prepared mustard

Stonefish: The World's Most Venomous Fish - Risks & Effects

STONEFISH The worst of the scorpion fishes, the stonefish bears a toxin comparable to that of a cobra. This small but horribly ugly creature live

Best Fishing Bars: Share Your Favorite Watering Holes

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor After a long day on the water, few things complete the fishing experience like a cold drink at your local

Winter Bass Fishing: Strategies for Colder Water Success

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor One reason winter is such a tough time to catch bass is that colder water slows the fishs metabolism. Bass

Outdoor Life Fishing Awards: Earn Recognition for Your Catch

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Sharpen your hooks, check your line and prepare to earn an Outdoor Life Distinguished Anglers Award for ca

Mastering Fish Landing: Netting & Gaffing Techniques

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Employed correctly, nets and gaffs make for quick, easy landing. But mishandle them and youll look foolis

Winter Fishing Destinations: Escape the Freeze

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Its deep-freeze time, all right. The snow machine wont start. Your coveralls are stiffer than a flattened

Unlocking Legendary Crappie Fishing Secrets: A Family Tradition

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Everyone has secrets, but good anglers, it seems, harbor more than their fair share. My Uncle Guy was one

Breaking Fishing Routines: How to Improve Your Bass Fishing

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Bass fishermen can get locked into a routine that might be self-defeating. At the beginning of a fishing t

Where to Find Bass After the Spawn: Summer Fishing Strategies

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Sometimes you can beat the water along a shoreline to froth with your lures and still not catch bass. That

40 Proven Fishing Tips to Catch More Fish This Season

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Where anglers are concerned, fish either get caught or get educated. If your tried-and-true fishing approac

Mastering Deep-Water Bass Fishing in Winter: Expert Techniques

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Jigging spoons, blade baits and tailspinner jigs are among the deadliest bass lures to use in cold weather

Catching Big Smallmouth Bass: Proven Tactics from Tennessee Anglers

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Roger and Big Todd (of the size 15 shoe) and Steve and Little Todd can tell you all about pre-spawn smallm

Advanced Ice Fishing Tactics: Finding Jumbo Perch

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Look at this, Tom, I said to my icefishing partner as I studied the lake map displayed on the screen of my

Float & Fly Fishing for Bass: A Simple Yet Deadly Technique

Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor Every so often a bass-fishing technique comes along thats disarming in its simplicity, yet absolutely dead